Predictive move by Wii

[wraggster]

Zi Corp has announced that it has licensed its predictive text input technology (eZiText) to Nintendo for Wii.

The agreement expands upon a similar agreement in October 2005, which enlisted similar technology to utilise on the Nintendo DS, and will probably make sending SMS messages via the Wii as easy as a mobile phone.

"Nintendo is a worldwide leader in video game systems and has a reputation for bringing innovative technology to the market," said Milos Djokovic, President and CEO, Zi Corporation.

"By embedding eZiText in Wii, Nintendo is empowering its customer with a more user friendly method for text input."

"This announcement heralds the future use of eZiText outside of conventional mobile usage," continued Djokovic.

"The global gaming industry has become a worldwide phenomenon and is becoming an important new avenue for the distribution of our products. As such, we will continue to progressively pursue new gaming customers."

[Cap'n 1time]

I really hate that crap on my cellphone. I always turn it off. Its interesting to see Wii go out and use other companies (tried and true) products though. (see opera and now this)

[gotmilk0112]

nice. even though it doesnt tell how this "eZiText" will work to type.

they will most definitely use it in opera browser and in other things.

[Adrenalin]

yeah i hat this kinda stuff on my phone! especially since our 1337 gamer language is highly unpredictable!